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Fatigue – Natural Treatment

Fatigue is a term used to describe tiredness or weakness. It is a symptom that may simply appear due to stress and hard work. However, it may also be a symptom of an underlining condition. In many cases, people tend to use energy drinks, caffeine and other stimulants to boost their energy levels. Some doctors actually prescribe drugs like Ritalin or Adderall to treat it.

As I have discussed in my article on ADHD, Ritalin has a wide range of side effects and is better to avoid. Stimulants and energy drinks burn out your endocrine system, and cause further deterioration of health. In this article, I will discuss a few simple remedies to overcome fatigue as well as several of the underlining condition which may be causing your symptoms.

There are many type of fatigue:

-Physical
-Mental
-Temporary
-Chronic

In most cases, simply getting a good rest is enough to correct fatigue. However, some conditions may require medical intervention.

Treatment:

Pre-Treatment:

The first principle of treatment is to remove the causative factor, therefore it is imperative that the cause is identified.

The second step is to identify the condition (If there is one) causing fatigue in order get the appropriate treatment for it

General Treatment protocol

Start with boosting the metabolism. Before consuming any natural medicines, you must first consume a metabolic stimulant, in order to enhance absorption. This is because, a sluggish body, tends to have a sluggish metabolism

Metabolic Stimulants include:

– Black Pepper
– Ginger
– Cardamom
– Long Pepper
– Garlic

(Ask an Ayurvedic doctor about which metabolic stimulant is best for you.)

The next step, is to administer medicinal herbs & vitamin rich foods suitable to the condition.

In cases of Hypothyroidism, Addisons Disease, Chronic Fatigue Syndrome and Low blood pressure, Ashwagandha is quite beneficial. Being the primary choice for general debility, this medicinal plant is the number one option for by most Ayurvedic doctors in the case of fatigue. It boosts thyroid function, adrenal function and mildly increases blood pressure. Ashwagandha also helps to increase weight due to its naturally-occurring steroidal content.

In the case of Infections, Intestinal Parasites, and several Liver conditions, Guduchi can be quite useful. It has a powerful immunomodulatory effect which results in a substantial boost in immune function. It stimulates hepatic function and is also well known for being hepato-protective. Guduchi, being an immune booster, assists in ridding the body of a wide range of infections, both chronic and acute.

Vitamin deficiencies are getting much more common in recent times, mainly due to the fact that our mass produced foods lack nutrients. As mentioned before, the lack of these vitamins and minerals, tend to result in fatigue as well as a wide range of troublesome symptoms.

Sugary drinks and foods, processed foods, junk foods, high sodium foods, refined foods and sugars. Alcohol, sodas and other unhealthy drinks. Limit cookies, cakes, ice-cream etc. Of course it is not reasonable to completely avoid these foods, but at least try to limit them to the least amount possible.

(Always use medicinal herbs under the supervision of a doctor)
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Disclaimer

The information presented at this page is for information purposes only is not intended to replace the services of a doctor or healthcare practitioner licensed in the diagnosis or treatment of illness or disease. Any application of the material in this text is at the reader’s discretion and sole responsibility. If you have a persistent medical condition or your symptoms are severe please consult a physician. Statements on this web site about health conditions and remedies have not been evaluated by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The entire contents of this website are not intended for providing specific medical advice, but rather for the purpose of disseminating information. The information provided has not been evaluated by the FDA, and neither is it intended to diagnose, treat, cure or prevent any disease or disorder in any way or form.